Cars & Transportation - 6 March 2007

Tailgaters are the worst kind of drivers out there. Theyre the reasons accidents happen. When I first started driving I would be intimidated by them and speed up, but now I just drive the speed limit and let them get frustrated. Either way, however, theyre going to hit me if a situation ensues.

Today I was driving to get lunch for my brothers and there was a tailgater behind me. I keep driving at normal speed (25 zone) and then all of a sudden some idiot parked on the side of oncoming traffic tries to do a u-turn in front of me. I slam my breaks and nearly miss hiting his side of the car (He would have been seriously hurt.) The moron behind me has to swerve intto oncoming traffic to avoid hitting me, but luckily there was no on there. These two idiots could have caused a huge accident if I was influenced by the tailgater and if there were cars on the other side. Theyre lucky there was a red light down the street and cars werent coming from the other side.

Just had to vent

2007-03-06 08:09:32 · 19 answers · asked by Tom Antar 3 in Safety

I have never had a ticket before, and i was driving cause my mom seemed to be worried about her ailments acting up. I am not sure what to do. I know i was going fast, but as fast as the guy in front of me, i don't believe i was going 78 but 65-70 rather cause i look at my speedometer. I don't mind paying the fine and pleading guilty because i was going fast, but i don't want points on my license because i am the only one in my family who drives and cant afford to have my insurance go up to high. I don't know what to do, can i plead guilty and ask to not get points on the condition i take a class? I hate to not face up to my mess ups, but then again the consequence will make it hard for me and my family and i cannot risk that either. What can i do to avoid points on my license? I have only had my license for 3 years.

2007-03-06 08:09:09 · 3 answers · asked by vikktor1 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-03-06 08:09:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

hi there.. ok my car radio is a becker model 1432 and has one of those annoying features where if the battery died or somehow got disconnected and reconnect, it will ask you to enter a code. However, you have to "Wait..." before you can re-enter codes as a security feature. Unforunately I have to wait up to 24 hours before I can re-enter my code.
Thus the ignition (not the enginre though) has to be on for up to 24 hours, and I am very worried my battery will die if I do this. Thus I want to take out my radio and wire it up to a 12V battery to simulate the same thing. What is this called/ where do I get it, its like a 12V battery that you can plug into an AC outlet.

Either that or is there something I can hook up to my car battery and plug it in to an AC outlet to ensure my battery doesnt die (this way I wont have to take the radio out of the car).

Im willing to spend a reasonable amount to get a good quality 12V - i dont want anything thats bad quality.

Thanks)).

2007-03-06 08:06:06 · 5 answers · asked by odysseyxltd 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-06 08:04:04 · 3 answers · asked by Just Me 2008 2 in Other - Car Makes

it,s a 6 clynder

2007-03-06 08:03:36 · 7 answers · asked by georgialeon55 1 in Ford

how come people are really starting to have second thoughts on electric cars?

2007-03-06 08:01:20 · 4 answers · asked by scott m 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What would a fair price be for new brakes and installation on a 99 chevy blazer? An approximation would suffice.

2007-03-06 08:00:45 · 3 answers · asked by cdub27 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-06 07:59:53 · 9 answers · asked by toughguy2 7 in Boats & Boating

I have a 97 GMC Jimmy... I noticed that every time i would press the accelerator, I would hear something that sounded like "water-boiling" or "bubbling" coming from the front of the truck.

I ignored it, being the girl that I am.. lol ((blush)). Well a week ago or so, my truck began to overheat, so I added antifreeze, since it was low. That solved my problem for the rest of that day. Since then, I have to add antifreeze every time I want to drive anywhere... I guess it pours out pretty fast... because every time I pop open the hood, there is only a little bit of antifreeze left...

I decided to ask here first, before I take it to a mechanic, and they tell me 10,000 other things that have nothing to do with my problem.

Soooo... What can be the problem? What should I do? Any suggestions?

THANK YOU!!!

2007-03-06 07:59:44 · 4 answers · asked by Sweetness666 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-06 07:56:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

1982 KZ440 LTD

I've been trying to get this silly thing running today but I haven't had any luck. I installed a starter I got off ebay, hooked up the chain and cog, replaced the side cover, filled with oil, and then hit the start button.

Click. Click.

I hear the solenoid clicking and I can feel the starter "jump" a little and get a bit warm (after several attempts at the clicking). But... no fire.

The old starter was burned up--totally blackened on the inside and it smelt terrible. So... any thoughts on what is causing this? The solenoid maybe? Bad starter (again) from ebay?

2007-03-06 07:55:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-03-06 07:55:45 · 4 answers · asked by charcoal 2 in Other - Car Makes

2007-03-06 07:53:33 · 16 answers · asked by Welshdragon 5 in Motorcycles

2007-03-06 07:52:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

I am planning on buying new bulbs for my 1995 Toyota Camry XLE V6. The stock low beams are not very bright at all during nightime driving. So i would like to buy new brighterbulbs, and while i'm at it i'll brighten the high beams too.

My question is, if i buy new bulbs...

Which brand should i go with ( sylvania, hilite, etc. )?

Do i need anything extra in order for the bulbs to work?

Any info would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

2007-03-06 07:52:10 · 1 answers · asked by ⠀ 3 in Commuting

It has gas, and the heater and radio work. But I get no response from the engine when I crank it. Anyone know what's wrong?

2007-03-06 07:48:14 · 8 answers · asked by Nick M 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

say you leave work or school or wherever you have to park on the street, not in the parking lot. when you come out to leave you are sandwhiched between two cars with little room to get out without hitting either car. how would you get out if you dont know who the cars belong to? say either car was damaged, are you responsible for this? just a thought, this didnt happen to me.

2007-03-06 07:42:33 · 6 answers · asked by MiaDiva28 6 in Insurance & Registration

2007-03-06 07:41:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

say you leave work or school or wherever you have to park on the street, not in the parking lot. when you come out to leave you are sandwhiched between two cars with little room to get out without hitting either car. how would you get out if you dont know who the cars belong to? say either car was damaged, are you responsible for this? just a thought, this didnt happen to me.

2007-03-06 07:41:34 · 6 answers · asked by MiaDiva28 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am 5 months pregnant. We already have a 7 year old. My husband and I both work full time and have decent jobs. We have no problem paying our bills. Hubby has even been putting almost $1000 per month into savings.
He really wants to buy a Harley-Davidson. It's a very nice bike, yes, I like it too.
We're just a little nervous about doing it right now. Hubby is very concerned about what others will think of him buying this bike with a pregnant wife.
Please let me know your opinions. Thank you!

2007-03-06 07:40:46 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-03-06 07:40:21 · 5 answers · asked by flocig 1 in Ford

2007-03-06 07:39:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

Hello I have a credit score of 540 and I make $50,000/year...what type of interest rate will I be looking at for a car...and what do people look for when it comes to financing a car

2007-03-06 07:39:04 · 3 answers · asked by Msdazey 2 in Buying & Selling

what company is the best to get car insurance from? I want to fill out the progressive direct (as they show you online) but I am nervous about my credit score going down. Help.

2007-03-06 07:37:38 · 10 answers · asked by fireworksncastles 3 in Insurance & Registration

2007-03-06 07:37:15 · 2 answers · asked by Jason L 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a '96 Town Car. Sense yesterday, the engine shakes on idle. While in park (P), the engine rocks the whole car from side to side almost like its hula hopping. While in drive (D) the car acts as if it wants to stall but never does. Just a lot of stuttering. While driving, however, the car is fine. The check engine light also is on. Also, once the car is off, it works hard to start. It chugs away for 6 seconds or so before it cuts over. Any help would be great. Thanks.

2007-03-06 07:37:09 · 5 answers · asked by dannypaulny 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

1. It has a 4.2 liter staight 6 with 96,000 miles on it. Should I go
to Dealer , AAmco , or local mechanic shop for Diagnostic and repair. Warranty expired at 60,000 miles.

2007-03-06 07:36:42 · 5 answers · asked by JOE M 1 in GMC

does anyone know if the designer of the mk6/7 escort van is still alive, i'd like to meet him & shake him by the NECK, last night i was trying to change a head light bulb, only pigmys can get there hands around the engine!!

2007-03-06 07:36:37 · 4 answers · asked by R I P 2 in Other - Car Makes

1. It has a 4.2 liter staight 6 with 96,000 miles on it. Should I go
to Dealer , AAmco , or local mechanic shop for Diagnostic and repair. Warranty expired at 60,000 miles.

2007-03-06 07:36:04 · 1 answers · asked by JOE M 1 in GMC